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1940
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2022
Clyde Burns Obituary
Clyde D. Burns
1940 - 2022
Clyde D. Burns passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on July 6, 2022 after a brief period in Hospice. Clyde is best remembered for his beautiful watercolor paintings of old boats at Bodega Bay, landscapes of the Napa Valley and jersey cows along with his love of tennis and guitar. He retired from Merrill's Drug Store after 40 years of service.
Clyde is survived by his three children: Carrie Burns Goodwin (Dennis), Sarah Burns (Arron Ackerman) and Kevin Burns; his granddaughter, Amanda Love (Jason); and great-grandsons: Eli and Miles; and his brothers: Chris LaRosa, Tony LaRosa, David LaRosa and families. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents: Wanda LaRosa and Clyde D. Burns Sr.; and sisters: Betty Mahan and Carol Riley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Clyde's name to the Art Association of Napa Valley where he loved to spend his time and cherished the friendships he made there over many years.
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Michael Mccoulf
December 23, 2024
Clyde was a good friend and super manager at Merrill´s. We played tennis in earlier years and always enjoyed his smile. I serviced his stores in Napa and San Francisco. I moved from California to Arkansas 20 years ago and lost touch just to find out he passed away. God bless you Clyde. We will meet again my friend. Mike Mccoulf
Rebecca E. Thompson
July 19, 2022
My heart is filled with sadness for the loss of Clyde to all his family and friends. Clyde was an important tennis player at Napa Valley College. He was instrumental in working with the new students and in keeping everyone calm and enjoying the sport and fellowship. He once made a sketch that I continue to enjoy. There is a little humor, great detail, and a lot of talent in that sketch. I enjoyed coaching Clyde, talking with him over the years, viewing his art work, and watching him play tennis in classes and in general play on the college courts. He joins Ron Downs now and I will always remember watching them play. Perhaps there are tennis courts in heaven. May he rest in peace and his family and friends be guided through this process of grief as they accept their loss and share their memories of such a wonderfully talented man.
JoAnn Jex
July 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of Clyde´s death. We spent memorable evenings playing music at the Art Gallery.
Cal Mahaney
July 16, 2022
Just got to say I enjoyed your well concealed sense of humor and your calm and kind personality!
My condolences to your family
RIP
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